Girl, 18, fighting for her life after father and brother SHOT her because she was in love with village man (Photo)

- Teenager is battling for her dear life after her father and brother shot her

- The girl was shot because she was secretly in relationship with village man

- Her secret emerged after her sister heard her talking on phone with the man

- Neighbours called police and the shooters were arrested at the scene

An 18-year-old teen from Sambhal village in northern India, has been shot by her father and brother after it emerged she was secretly dating a man in the village.

The poor teenager, only identified as Ruby, was allegedly shot in the face and chest (and left to die) by her 52-year-old father, Sameraj, and 32-year-old brother, Liftikhar, who were furious after they discovered she was seeing a man.

“The girl told us at the hospital that she was shot by her brother and father after they learned about her relationship. She also said that her mother was involved because she was opposed to a marriage between the girl and her alleged boyfriend. This was a case of honour killing,” says Brahmapal Baliyan, police officer from Asmoli Police Station.

Ruby had been dating a 24-year-old man, identified as Ibrahim, for the past three years. It was a tightly guarded secret because her family did not approve of it.

On this unfortunate day, her younger sister had reportedly overheard her talking to Ibrahim over the phone. She immediately reported the matter to their father and brother, who without hesitation descended on Ruby.

They beat her up without mercy and then shot her twice. One bullet went to her face, the other to her chest. They then left her lying on the ground half conscious and bleeding profusely.